by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Davis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis highly for social sciences, placing at #51 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 51 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 9 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,157 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 65 |
This social sciences area of study at UC Davis includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 487 |
| Political Science and Government | 310 |
| Sociology | 270 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 108 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 1,157 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Davis is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Davis report a median salary of $60,351 a year. This is below $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $13,453 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 251 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| White | 264 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 185 |
| Other Races | 106 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Davis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 42 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 65 |
